Security Enhancement

Remodel EJSHS’s main entrance to create an enclosed, secure vestibule

Renovate entrances at Memorial and add safety enhancements at other buildings, including new fire warning systems

Eliminate trailers at Memorial, and bring the Pre-K classes into Memorial School

Create secure access to the Wellness Center and Auxiliary Gym at EJSHS

Reposition the Memorial playground to create an enclosed recreation area

Educational Space

Move students and instruction off the stage and out of the basement and into appropriate classrooms at both Memorial and Villano Elementary Schools

At Memorial, discontinue the use of trailers and build nine new classrooms

Convert the former Memorial Media Center and adjacent prep room to a new Art Room. Modify the former Memorial Gymnasium to repurpose it as a Media Center and Music Room. This improvement would end the practice of offering instruction on rolling carts.

At Villano, create instructional space by shifting the third grade to Memorial. This will end the practice of instruction in the school basement and on the cafeteria stage.

At EJSHS, construct a new wing comprised of three modern laboratory-equipped science classrooms to replace the decades-old lab space, and convert former lab space into classrooms

Districtwide, install climate control systems, including air conditioning, to all new and renovated spaces

Exterior Redesign

Reposition Memorial playground to create an enclosed recreation area that will help keep our youngest students safe

Both Memorial and EJSHS will have newly redesigned entrances adding to both the security of the building as well as their aesthetic appeal

Improve traffic flow and parking at Memorial

After-School Space

Build a new Multi-Purpose Room/Gymnasium at Memorial with storage, new kitchen, and spectator seating. This facility would be used for school programs, Emerson Recreation, Boys and Girls Club, and community events. The Board of Education is proud to present an addition whose use will extend beyond the school day and support various Emerson town organizations.

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